Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Low Fat Kacche Kele (Raw banana ) ke Kofte

Kofta Curry is usually quite rich. Here is a low fat version. Instead of frying the koftas I have simply pan fried them using just a tbsp of oil. Trust me the koftas tasted as good as the fried ones. Even in the gravy I have used Makhana ( Lotus Seeds) Powder instead of Cashewnuts.

You can grind makhanas to get Makhana powder. Whenever I buy makhanas, I sort out the small , hard ones. Grind them and refrigerate the powder for future use.

Ingredients:

For Kofta : gives 10

Raw banana boiled 1

Medium potatoes boiled 2

Green chilli finely chopped 1/2

Red chilli powder. 1/2tsp

Coriander chopped 1 tbsp

Raw mango powder. 1/4 tsp

Salt or to taste 3/4 tsp

Bread crumbs. 4 tbsp.

Garam masala A large pinch.

oil (for pan frying) 1 tbsp.

For gravy

Oil 1 tbsp

Asafoetida A pinch

Green chilli, finely chopped 1/2.

Cumin 1/2 tsp

Garlic crushed 1/2 tsp.

Onion,finely chopped 1/2 cup

Tomato purée, home made 1 cup.

Ginger paste. 1 tsp.

Red chilli powder. 1 tsp.

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp.

Coriander powder 1 tsp.

Water 1/2 cup

Milk 1/2 cup

Salt or to taste 1 1/2 tsp

Sugar 1 tsp

Makhana Powder 1 tbsp.

Garam masala. A large pinch

Method

For Kofta :

Peel and grate boiled raw banana and potatoes .

Add all other ingredients mentioned under kofta except oil. Mix well

Taste and adjust seasoning

Divide into 10 equal portions.

Wet your hands and shape them into balls.

Press with your fingers to flatten them slightly .

Pan fry them on a heavy bottom non stick pan, until golden on both sides.

Keep them on a kitchen towel to remove excess oil .

For gravy

Heat oil in a pan .Add asafoetida and cumin .

Once cumin becomes brown add green chilli garlic and onions

Sauté onions until light golden and soft . Sprinkle some water if needed